{"id":1695,"date":"2013-04-10T10:30:01","date_gmt":"2013-04-10T00:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/?p=1695"},"modified":"2014-05-15T04:01:20","modified_gmt":"2014-05-14T18:01:20","slug":"time-management-training-sydney-categorising-tasks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/professional-development-training\/time-management-training\/time-management-training-sydney-categorising-tasks\/","title":{"rendered":"Categorising Tasks: Time Management Training in Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Time<\/a>
Manage time to improve work, life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Time management does not only mean managing time; it is about managing ourselves in relation to time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you wish to learn how to manage time, consider participating in Time Management Training Course<\/a> offered by pdtraining in Sydney and many other cities in Australia.<\/p>\n

Time management is about setting priorities and taking charge. It means changing habits or activities that cause us to waste time. It means being willing to experiment with different methods and ideas to enable you to find the best way to make maximum use of time.<\/p>\n

The 80\/20 Rule<\/h3>\n

The 80\/20 rule, also known as Pareto\u2019s Principle, states that 80% of your results come from only 20% of your actions. Across the board, you will find that the 80\/20 principle is pretty much right on with most things in your life. For most people, it really comes down to analyzing what you are spending your time on. Are you focusing in on the 20% of activities that produce 80% of the results in your life?<\/p>\n

The Urgent\/Important Matrix<\/h3>\n

Great time management means being effective as well as efficient. Managing time effectively<\/a>, and achieving the things that you want to achieve, means spending your time on things that are important and not just urgent.<\/p>\n

To do this, you need to distinguish clearly between what is urgent and what is important:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 IMPORTANT: These are activities that lead to the achieving your goals and have the greatest impact on your life.
\n\u2022 URGENT: These activities demand immediate attention, but are often associated with someone else\u2019s goals rather than our own.<\/p>\n

This concept, coined the Eisenhower Principle, is said to be how former US President Dwight Eisenhower organized his tasks. It was rediscovered and brought into the mainstream as the Urgent\/Important Matrix by Stephen Covey in his 1994 business classic, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.<\/p>\n

The Urgent\/Important Matrix is a powerful way of organizing tasks based on priorities. Using it helps you overcome the natural tendency to focus on urgent activities, so that you can have time to focus on what’s truly important when doing your job in Sydney.<\/p>\n

The Urgent\/Important Matrix:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 URGENT AND IMPORTANT: Activities in this area relate to dealing with critical issues as they arise and meeting significant commitments. Perform these duties now.
\n\u2022 IMPORTANT, BUT NOT URGENT: These success-oriented tasks are critical to achieving goals. Plan to do these tasks next.
\n\u2022 URGENT, BUT NOT IMPORTANT: These chores do not move you forward toward your own goals. Manage by delaying them, cutting them short, and rejecting requests from others. Postpone these chores.
\n\u2022 NOT URGENT AND NOT IMPORTANT: These trivial interruptions are just a distraction, and should be avoided if possible. However, be careful not to mislabel things like time with family and recreational activities as not important. Avoid these distractions altogether.<\/p>\n

Being Assertive<\/strong><\/p>\n

At times, requests from others may be important and need immediate attention. Often, however, these requests conflict with our values and take time away from working toward your goals. Even if it is something we would like to do but simply don\u2019t have the time for, it can be very difficult to say no.\u00a0 This is where a good time management training course<\/a> can provide you with options.<\/p>\n

One approach in dealing with these types of interruptions is to use a Positive No, which comes in several forms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Say no, followed by an honest explanation, such as, \u201cI am uncomfortable doing that because\u2026\u201d
\n\u2022 Say no and then briefly clarify your reasoning without making excuses. This helps the listener to better understand your position. Example: \u201cI can\u2019t right now because I have another project that is due by 5 pm today.\u201d
\n\u2022 Say no, and then give an alternative. Example: \u201cI don\u2019t have time today, but I could schedule it in for tomorrow morning.\u201d
\n\u2022 Empathetically repeat the request in your own words, and then say no. Example: \u201cI understand that you need to have this paperwork filed immediately, but I will not be able to file it for you.\u201d
\n\u2022 Say yes, give your reasoning for not doing it, and provide an alternative solution. Example: \u201cYes, I would love to help you by filing this paperwork, but I do not have time until tomorrow morning.\u201d
\n\u2022 Provide an assertive refusal and repeat it no matter what the person says. This approach may be most appropriate with aggressive or manipulative people and can be an effective strategy to control your emotions. Example: \u201cI understand how you feel, but I will not [or cannot]\u2026\u201d Remember to stay focused and not become sidetracked into responding to other issues.<\/p>\n

Related Article…<\/a><\/p>\n

Pdtraining<\/strong><\/a> delivers 1000\u2019s of professional development courses each year in Brisbane, Sydney, Parramatta, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth, so you can be assured your training will be delivered by a qualified and experienced trainer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All public\u00a0Time Management Training<\/a> courses include am\/pm tea, lunch, printed courseware and a certificate of completion.\u00a0 Customised courses are available upon request so please contact pdtraining on\u00a01300 121 400 to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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